The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi offers the Georgian Media Partnership Program grant to foster relationships between American and Georgian media outlets for 18 months, enhancing professional standards and promoting unbiased reporting. With a focus on overcoming political influences and improving journalistic integrity in the media landscape, the $300,000 grant aims to support partnerships with Georgian TV broadcasters. This initiative seeks a U.S. non-profit organization to lead the project, emphasizing the importance of independent media in sustaining democracy. Applications from organizations experienced in similar programs and willing to provide in-kind contributions are encouraged. Closing date for proposals is June 15, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 254388
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-LMAQM-RFA-CA-14-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Georgian Media Partnership Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $290,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for a Georgian Media Partnership Program. U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to manage eighteen month long project to strengthen Georgian media by fostering long-term relationships between selected American media outlets and Georgian media outlets of similar size in similar demographic communities, and between the individual professionals that work at each outlet. The means for achieving this objective may include internships, on-the-job trainings, exchanges in directions, electronic interactions and intensive consultations. PAS will award approximately $300,000 for eighteen month long project (with possible extensions), seeking to develop a partnership with one or two Georgian national TV broadcasters under this program. The grantee should work closely with the Public Affairs Section throughout the grant period to identify the Georgian media outlets to be partnered with the American media outlets selected by the applicant. II. BACKGROUND Independent media professionals play a critical role in ensuring the free flow of information necessary to develop and maintain democratic systems. Notwithstanding the relatively quick and smooth development of independent Georgian media in the post-Soviet era, the local media space still faces a number of constraints based on changing political situation, and the lack of professional journalistic standards among reporters and editors. Professional standards of media organizations and journalists is not satisfactory, there is shortage of editorials and analytical stories. A number of channels being controlled by individuals close to political forces of the new and old governments indicate that television will remain highly politicized in Georgia where 90% of population uses TV as the main source of information. At the end of 2015 Georgian broadcasters are expected to switch over to the digital broadcasting. III. Funding Priorities The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia seeks to fund a creative U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organization with prior experience in similar projects. In-kind financial contributions will be favorably considered. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Marie Moser
Grants Officer MoserMC@state.gov Email:mosermc@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 254388 Full Announcement-1 -> budget template 2014 with instruction sheet.pdf
Folder 254388 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa_gmpp – edited final .pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Marie Moser Grants Officer MoserMC@state.gov Email: mosermc@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.700 | S-LMAQM-RFA-CA-14-06 | Georgian Media Partnership Program | PKG00198463 | Apr 28, 2014 | Jun 15, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
254388 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
254388 Budget-1.1.pdf
254388 Project-1.1.pdf
254388 SF424A-1.0.pdf
254388 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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